Lighting Designer

CMTA, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Flexible time off policy

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. is seeking a Lighting Designer to support the design team in New York. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design or similar fields and have 2-5 years of experience in lighting design.

The role entails preparing innovative lighting concepts, documenting designs with Revit and AutoCAD, and conducting on-site evaluations. Proficiency in Revit and AGI is essential, with a comprehensive benefits package offered, including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on lighting design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative application of light.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team through all project phases.
• Prepare clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations.
• Develop innovative lighting concepts and designs.
• Document and detail designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing lighting.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Experience with AGI

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Architectural detail knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

AGI

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Position Overview

Lighting Designer – CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA. The role requires recent architectural lighting design training or lighting‑adjacent design training (interior, architecture, landscape architecture, theatrical lighting) and 2–3 years of professional lighting experience. Candidates should be proficient in Revit and AGI.

Role Responsibilities

As a Lighting Designer you will support the design team through all project phases, prepare documentation, test and validate designs, and contribute creative lighting concepts.

• Prepare clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations.
• Develop innovative lighting concepts and designs that meet client requirements.
• Document and detail designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite to produce detailed lighting plans and project documentation.
• Model and test designs photometrically with AGI.
• Build mock‑ups to evaluate lighting conditions and material performance.
• Conduct on‑site evaluations to assess existing lighting and recommend improvements.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices.

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required.

• 2–5 years of hands‑on lighting design experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AGI software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of architectural detail related to lighting.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative application of light.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Salary

$72,000 – $88,000 (base salary). This role is bonus eligible.

Benefits Overview

CMTA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and accident & illness coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D with available voluntary additional coverage.
• Flexible time off policy with company holidays.
• Reimbursement for business travel and related expenses.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the recruiter with the job